The London-Middlesex Suicide Prevention Council is a not-for-profit dedicated to reducing suicide and its impact on individuals and our community.
London, Ontario
Joined September 2012
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Please join us for this year's Lifting the Silence Annual Walk to honour individuals we've lost to suicide.
When: Today, September 10th, 1pm - 3pm- World Suicide Prevention Day
Where: Victoria Park, London
No RSVP required.
Please contact [email protected] for more information.
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Today is #WorldSuicidePrevention Day. We extend our gratitude to our many member organizations who support mental healthcare. Join @LMSPC 1-3 PM today in Victoria Park for the Lifting the Silence Annual Walk to honour individuals we've lost to suicide: facebook.com/events/59854816…
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This coming Saturday, Sept. 10 is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. September is also #RecoveryMonth. In collaboration with @CMHA_NTL, we've released an article about substance use, recovery, and suicide prevention. buff.ly/3RiEiWv
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Kids who have recently experienced a significant loss, such as the death of a parent, close friend, or pet, may be struggling with their mental health. buff.ly/2YR6AhS
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“When you’re under pressure and feeling stressed, you might feel irresponsible taking time off from work… Ironically, experts say that’s exactly when it’s most important for you to take a mental health day.”
Read more: cnb.cx/3NxEiiG
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Risk taking, spontaneous behaviour that is out of the ordinary, like drinking more alcohol than usual or wanting to run away from home can be signs a young person may be thinking about suicide. buff.ly/36SQCu2
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Looking to support the young person in your life? Use these resources to help guide you in the right direction. kidshelpphone.ca/get-involve…
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Teachers can help students through a suicide loss by sharing memories of the person who died - this will give others permission to talk about their thoughts and feelings. buff.ly/2EkEnT6
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Women who work in male-dominated fields may experience stressors that can affect their mental health and may increase their risk for suicide. buff.ly/2DbPqNO #IWD2022 #BreakTheBias
Check out our new Spring Training Catalogue here!!: lmspc.ca/events/
Trainings include: SafeTALK, ASIST, Fostering Mental Wellness, Crisis Communication Skills for Suicide Prevention and Strengths Based Leadership for Mental Wellness
Contact [email protected] for details
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It’s Bell Let’s Talk Day! Check out how these celebrities look after their own mental health and join the conversation. For each video view, Bell donates an additional 5¢ to Canadian mental health initiatives. #BellLetsTalk
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Join NavOn and @LMSPC as they host Coping with COVID: Building Resilience in Challenging Times.
Register here: eventbrite.ca/e/coping-with-…
#BellLetsTalk
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Having one’s name and pronouns used and accepted reduces the risk of suicide for trans people. Using a person’s name and pronouns is something we can all do to support trans people. buff.ly/2MhQOVq
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Young people self-harm significantly more often than adults, and self-harm can sometimes be associated with increase suicide risk. It’s important that people who self-harm are asked about suicidal thoughts. buff.ly/2IihRxt
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Normalizing dialogue about suicide is key to stigma reduction. Public awareness campaigns promote suicide awareness by driving the larger conversation. buff.ly/2UZ7V77
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One study found that 90% of people who were stopped in the act of carrying out their plan to die by suicide never attempted again. buff.ly/2UVUPaD
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How can you talk to someone considering suicide? Create a safe space through open, non-judgmental conversation and gentle questioning so people feel comfortable sharing and expressing emotions. buff.ly/2UVUPaD
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Certain factors or circumstances can guard a child against thinking about suicide and increase their resiliency. buff.ly/2YR6AhS
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When a suicide occurs in the workplace people in leadership roles need to respond appropriately. buff.ly/2DbPqNO
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The #BuddyUp campaign encourages authentic conversations between buddies and support for when they’re struggling. This is one way men’s suicide can be prevented. All donations made this #GivingTuesdayCA will go to support Buddy Up. buff.ly/2IK8WoR
